# American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start Grantee -- Polk County, Texas

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2021-acf-ohs-ci-r11-1969-american-indian-alaska-native-head-start-grantee-polk/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333148

> Administration for Children and Families - OHS offered grants of up to $833,891 (at least $833,891) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $833,891 in total. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CI-R11-1969 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OHS |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $833,891 |
| Award floor | $833,891 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $833,891 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.600 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start. More information is provided in the funding opportunity announcement. ENTITIES APPLYING FOR HEAD START ONLY - OR - BOTH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: Eligible applicants are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or local for-profit agencies, pursuant to Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9836(a)(1) in the service area, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirement for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act. ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY: Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agency, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9840A(d). Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

Through this announcement, the Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from public entities, Native American Tribal organizations; Native American Tribal Governments (federally recognized); private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or local for-profit agencies that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to American Indian/Alaska Native children and families residing in Polk County, Texas. Funds in the amount of $833,891 annually will be available to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CI-R11-1969 still open?

No. It closed on July 12, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0125, expected deadline December 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start Grantee -- Polk County, Texas?

Administration for Children and Families - OHS accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start Grantee -- Polk County, Texas?

Closed July 12, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $833,891 each. About $833,891 in total for one award.

### Who has won Head Start grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Los Angeles County Office of Education, Neighborhood House Association, Acelero Inc. The program made 5,504 awards worth $57 billion in that time.